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Appendix A. Troubleshooting
Problem
Recommended Solution
LED does not light (power
switch already turned on).
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Check Power connector.
Printing stops and LED light
turns red.
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Software setting or programming problem.
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Try using correct papers or ribbon material.
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The ribbon or the labels roll empty.
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Label jam, remove the stuck labels.
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The Printer Head Assembly unlocked.
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Try adjusting the gap sensor to less sensitivity.
Printing no stops or skip label
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Try adjusting the gap sensor to higher sensitivity.
Printer is working but nothing is
printed on the labels.
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Check if the roll is loaded with labels facing up or if the
paper is correct type.
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Try choosing correct printer driver.
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Make sure to use the correct label roll and printing mode.
Label stuck.
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Remove the stuck labels and use soft cloth soaked with
alcohol to clean the adhesive glue.
Only part of the label is printed.
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Label or ribbon stuck on the printer head.
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Software problem.
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Margin setting incorrect.
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Printer head not fixed in proper position, re-adjust printer
head screws or clipper.
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Make sure the ribbon is not wrinkled.
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Adjust the printer head pressure screws (part 13) to
increase the pressure.
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Check if using correct power source.
Difficult to load label roll.
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Labels stuck in the printer.
When printing out, some dots
missing.
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Clean printer head with alcohol (If the label glue is stuck to
printer head, apply alcohol to printer head, and wipe with
soft cloth softly).
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Replace printer head.
Printing position not correct.
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Check the gap sensor, it may be covered with dust.
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Contact your label supplier, make sure they use qualified
label liner material.
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Adjust the gap sensor VR if you are an experienced user.
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Check the label guide, it may not be in the proper position.
Label printing jumps to next
label.
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Check the label height setting.
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Check the gap sensor, it may be covered with dust.
Label printing not very clear.
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Check the printer darkness setting.
Paper is not properly cut.
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Check the cutter, it may be covered with paper dust in the
blade holder shaft.
Label peeling not working
correctly.
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Check the printer strip sensor, it may be covered with dust.
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Check label installation.
Printer not feeding when using
narrow label.
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Decrease the pressure on the right hand side of the printer
head (see Chapter 3 Section 4)
Garbage appears when printing
length is over 8 inches.
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Check if SRAM CARD is installed.
